used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In fact, the party waited only to despatch breakfast and make a last thorough inspection of the flying auto.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The sun was hardly an hour high the following morning before all was in readiness for the start.
AMAZONnounUS /ˈæməzɑːn/
a large strong and aggressive woman
From this reading INDIANS OF THE AMAZON.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The sun was hardly an hour high the following morning before all was in readiness for the start.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In fact, the party waited only to despatch breakfast and make a last thorough inspection of the flying auto.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading All other details had been attended to the night before.
autonounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading In fact, the party waited only to despatch breakfast and make a last thorough inspection of the flying auto.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All other details had been attended to the night before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The sun was hardly an hour high the following morning before all was in readiness for the start.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading In fact, the party waited only to despatch breakfast and make a last thorough inspection of the flying auto.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hearty good-byes were said to Judkins, who had proved himself a decent sort of fellow, and who had had but little part in the schemes of the rascally crew of the _Valkyrie_.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Hearty good-byes were said to Judkins, who had proved himself a decent sort of fellow, and who had had but little part in the schemes of the rascally crew of the _Valkyrie_.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading Hearty good-byes were said to Judkins, who had proved himself a decent sort of fellow, and who had had but little part in the schemes of the rascally crew of the _Valkyrie_.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading In fact, the party waited only to despatch breakfast and make a last thorough inspection of the flying auto.
true confidential information
From this reading All other details had been attended to the night before.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, the party waited only to despatch breakfast and make a last thorough inspection of the flying auto.
a boy or man
From this reading Hearty good-byes were said to Judkins, who had proved himself a decent sort of fellow, and who had had but little part in the schemes of the rascally crew of the _Valkyrie_.
moving swiftly
From this reading In fact, the party waited only to despatch breakfast and make a last thorough inspection of the flying auto.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The sun was hardly an hour high the following morning before all was in readiness for the start.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sun was hardly an hour high the following morning before all was in readiness for the start.
good-byes
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From this reading Hearty good-byes were said to Judkins, who had proved himself a decent sort of fellow, and who had had but little part in the schemes of the rascally crew of the _Valkyrie_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All other details had been attended to the night before.
only a very short time before
From this reading The sun was hardly an hour high the following morning before all was in readiness for the start.
HeartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Hearty good-byes were said to Judkins, who had proved himself a decent sort of fellow, and who had had but little part in the schemes of the rascally crew of the _Valkyrie_.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The sun was hardly an hour high the following morning before all was in readiness for the start.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Hearty good-byes were said to Judkins, who had proved himself a decent sort of fellow, and who had had but little part in the schemes of the rascally crew of the _Valkyrie_.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The sun was hardly an hour high the following morning before all was in readiness for the start.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sun was hardly an hour high the following morning before all was in readiness for the start.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading INDIANS OF THE AMAZON.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading In fact, the party waited only to despatch breakfast and make a last thorough inspection of the flying auto.
Judkins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hearty good-byes were said to Judkins, who had proved himself a decent sort of fellow, and who had had but little part in the schemes of the rascally crew of the _Valkyrie_.
immediately past
From this reading In fact, the party waited only to despatch breakfast and make a last thorough inspection of the flying auto.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hearty good-byes were said to Judkins, who had proved himself a decent sort of fellow, and who had had but little part in the schemes of the rascally crew of the _Valkyrie_.
engage in
From this reading In fact, the party waited only to despatch breakfast and make a last thorough inspection of the flying auto.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The sun was hardly an hour high the following morning before all was in readiness for the start.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading All other details had been attended to the night before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INDIANS OF THE AMAZON.
and nothing more
From this reading In fact, the party waited only to despatch breakfast and make a last thorough inspection of the flying auto.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading All other details had been attended to the night before.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Hearty good-byes were said to Judkins, who had proved himself a decent sort of fellow, and who had had but little part in the schemes of the rascally crew of the _Valkyrie_.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading In fact, the party waited only to despatch breakfast and make a last thorough inspection of the flying auto.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Hearty good-byes were said to Judkins, who had proved himself a decent sort of fellow, and who had had but little part in the schemes of the rascally crew of the _Valkyrie_.
rascallyadjective
playful in an appealingly bold way
From this reading Hearty good-byes were said to Judkins, who had proved himself a decent sort of fellow, and who had had but little part in the schemes of the rascally crew of the _Valkyrie_.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading The sun was hardly an hour high the following morning before all was in readiness for the start.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Hearty good-byes were said to Judkins, who had proved himself a decent sort of fellow, and who had had but little part in the schemes of the rascally crew of the _Valkyrie_.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Hearty good-byes were said to Judkins, who had proved himself a decent sort of fellow, and who had had but little part in the schemes of the rascally crew of the _Valkyrie_.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Hearty good-byes were said to Judkins, who had proved himself a decent sort of fellow, and who had had but little part in the schemes of the rascally crew of the _Valkyrie_.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The sun was hardly an hour high the following morning before all was in readiness for the start.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was hardly an hour high the following morning before all was in readiness for the start.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INDIANS OF THE AMAZON.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading In fact, the party waited only to despatch breakfast and make a last thorough inspection of the flying auto.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fact, the party waited only to despatch breakfast and make a last thorough inspection of the flying auto.
ValkyrienounUS /ˌvælˈkiːriːə/
(Norse mythology) one of the maidens of Odin who chose heroes to be slain in battle and conducted them to Valhalla
From this reading Hearty good-byes were said to Judkins, who had proved himself a decent sort of fellow, and who had had but little part in the schemes of the rascally crew of the _Valkyrie_.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading In fact, the party waited only to despatch breakfast and make a last thorough inspection of the flying auto.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun was hardly an hour high the following morning before all was in readiness for the start.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hearty good-byes were said to Judkins, who had proved himself a decent sort of fellow, and who had had but little part in the schemes of the rascally crew of the _Valkyrie_.
which person or people
From this reading Hearty good-byes were said to Judkins, who had proved himself a decent sort of fellow, and who had had but little part in the schemes of the rascally crew of the _Valkyrie_.
